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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Shop on AmazonA very small electrical current is delivered to the left cervical vagus nerve, typically via an implanted stimulator, while the person is doing rehabilitation or other therapy. The pairing is meant to boost neuroplasticity and recovery, with discussion focused on uses like ischemic stroke and spinal cord injury.
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“And one way we came upon is this way of using an electrode placed on the vagus nerve to trick the brain into thinking you're having a heart attack. We only activate a few cells. It's a very tiny current.”
huberman · How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard · Aug 11, 2025 · 1:39:02 · open ↗
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